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3.04 FLAGGERS <br /> A. General: The Contractor shall employ flaggers: <br /> 1. As required for each specific detour. <br /> 2. At all locations on a construction site where barricades and warning signs cannot control <br /> the moving traffic. <br /> B. Placement: Where flaggers are required, they shall be logically placed in relation to the <br /> equipment or operation so as to give adequate warning and shall be placed in accordance with <br /> the Standard Plans and Specifications, the CAMUTCD, and the approved Traffic Control Plan. <br /> C. Warning Signs: <br /> 1. Place warning signs ahead of the flagger in accordance with the Standard Plans and <br /> Specifications, the CAMUTCD, and the approved Traffic Control Plan. The distance <br /> between signs and the flagger shall be based on the posted traffic approach speed. <br /> 2. During hours of darkness, illuminate flagger stations such that the flagger will be clearly <br /> visible to approaching traffic. Lights for illuminating the flagger station shall comply with <br /> the Standard Plans and Specifications, the CAMUTCD, and the approved Traffic Control <br /> Pian. <br /> D. Equipment: <br /> 1. Provide flaggers with high-visibility safety apparel in accordance with the Standard Plans <br /> and Specifications, and the CAMUTCD at all times. Provide flaggers with hand signs in <br /> accordance with the Standard Plans and Specifications, and the CAMUTCD. <br /> 2. Provide flaggers with two-way radios for communication when necessary. Red flags shall <br /> only be used for traffic control in emergency situations. <br /> 3.05 NOTICE TO AGENCIES <br /> A. The Contractor shall notify in writing all agencies having jurisdiction at least forty-eight (48) <br /> hours, excluding holidays and weekends, prior to instituting any lane closure or detour. At the <br /> end of each day's work, the Contractor shall inform the ambulance services, police and fire <br /> departments of the status of all detours and/or lane or road closures that will be in effect after <br /> the next day. <br /> B. List of Agencies: <br /> 1. City of Redwood City: <br /> a. Fire Department. <br /> b. Police Department. <br /> 2. U.S. Postal Service. <br /> 3. School District Transportation Office, as appropriate. <br /> 4. SamTrans for bus services. <br /> 5. Ambulance Companies. <br /> 3.06 EMERGENCY VEHICLE ACCESS THROUGH DETOURS <br /> A. During construction in or adjacent to roadways in the project site, Contractor shall maintain at <br /> least one lane open in each direction of the road to allow emergency vehicle access for police, <br /> fire and ambulance to the project vicinity. <br /> B. During all detours and/or street closures the Contractor shall provide for movement of <br /> emergency vehicles through the work area. <br /> TRAFFIC REGULATIONS 01550-4 <br /> EAST BAYSHRORE ROAD STREET LIGHTING PROJECT <br />